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Hammerite brush cleaner & thinners — chemical risk

EU Safety GateOther risk levelsChemicalMar 21, 2014
Photo from the official notice: Hammerite brush cleaner & thinners — chemical risk

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Hazard

The child resistant closure (CRC) of the product can easily be opened without squeezing the lid. Prior to first opening there is a ring pull in place under the CRC which cannot be removed by a child. If liquid is swallowed by a young child this may cause vomiting and the product entering the lungs could cause aspiration pneumonia.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (21/02/2014)

Product description

The product is used for cleaning paint brushes and thinning paint. Available in 1L & 250ml.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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